Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Pull back the right side of the carpet in order to gain access to the wiring harness.
- Disconnect the I/P antenna extension cable from the body harness antenna cable.
- Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Observe the routing of the I/P antenna extension cable. Cut off the visible ends of the I/P antenna extension cable being replaced:
- Cut off the radio end of the extension cable.
- Cut off the end of the cable that connects at the front door hinge pillar. Cut the cable at the location where the cable exits the I/P wiring harness, as shown.